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70 years ago this month
May 1942 the Battalion is still at Arsal in the Syrian foothills undertaking exercises and manoeuvres. Major Tiwi Love becomes the first Māori commander of the unit. Read the war diary for May 1942 here
Featured soldier
Michael Mendes
Serial No:
24175
Surname:
Mendes
Forename(s):
Michael
Rank:
Private
Address on enlistment:
Motukaraka, New Zealand
Notes:
He also had two brothers in the 28th Māori Battalion: Samuel Mendes and Joseph Mendes
Extra information from service record:
Service:From 15 May 1940 to 8 January 1944, Overseas: 15 May 1940 to 8 January 1944
Unit: NZ Infantry (28th)
Discharge:Medically Unfit
Medals awarded:
1939-1945 Star
Africa Star
War Medal 1939-1945
NZ War Service Medal'.
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